He looked at her as if critically for a moment. Then he went on abruptly.
“I found Mr. Baxter in bed. I made no apology at all. I said simply that I had come to see how he was after the séance.”
“It took place, then—”
“Oh! yes. … I forgot to mention that Lady Laura would pay no attention to me yesterday. … Yes, it took place. … Well, Mr. Baxter did not seem surprised to see me. He told me he felt tired. He said that the séance had been a success. And while he talked I watched him … Then I came away and caught the ten-fifty.”
“I don’t understand in the least,” said Maggie.
“So I suppose,” said the other dryly. “I imagine you do not believe in Spiritualism at all—I mean that you think that the whole thing is fraud or